Midwest Scavenger: 25 Craigslist Finds Plus City Of The Week!

It was a stark week across the midwest. Don't get us wrong, there's lots of great stuff out there, but we really had to put our Craigslist talents to the test and we still came up short with only 25 new finds for this week. (Several of the pieces we featured last week are still available though!) But what the Midwest lacks in quantity this week, they make up in quality. Click through the jump to see if there's anything near you!

This week the Midwest Scavenger award (or high virtual high five rather) goes out to Minneapolis. They are always packed full of fantastic finds. Not just from consignment stores either, from basements and homes where Mid Century furnishings go by the wayside. If you are within driving distance, it's worth your time to see what gets listed each week!

Modern Vanity for $200 in Kansas City, Mo

Eames Era Magazine Rack and Lamp for $40 in Independence, Mo

3 Eames Era Pink Barstools for $125 in Independence, Mo

Vintage Scalloped 1950's Sofa Set for $200 in Minneapolis, Mn

Mid Century Bamboo Rocking Chair for $150 in Minneapolis, Mn

Real Wood Bookshelves for $18 in Oakdale, Mn

Vintage Couch and Arm Chair for $75 in Minneapolis, Mn

Shabby Chic Serving Tray for $28 in Oakdale, Mn

Orange Mid Century Highback Chairs for $125 in Minneapolis, Mn

Vintage Yard Light for $40 in Waverly, Mn

Brightly Colored 5x7 Rug for $100 in Minneapolis, Mn

Modern Custom Bookshelf for $225 in Minneapolis, Mn

Retro Blue Striped Chair for $40 in Milwaukee, Wi

Danish Modern Rolltop Desk for $150 in Greenfield, Wi

Mid Century Reading Chair for $100 in Milwaukee, Wi

Retro Armless Slipper Chairs for $50 in Columbus, Oh

6 Piece Retro Bedroom Set for $650 in Columbus, Oh

1960's Blue Daybed for $Offer in Columbus, Oh

9 Drawer Vanity/Dresser for $69 in Grove City, Oh

Bowling Alley Equipment Sale in St Louis, Mo (check listing for info)

Atomic Lamp With Fiberglass Shade for $21 in Washington, Mo

Retro Circular Sofa for $500 in St. Louis, Mo

4 Vintage Barstools for $20 in Webster Groves, Mo

Nelson Marshmallow Sofa for $450 in St Louis, Mo

Mid Century Dining Table, Chairs and Hutch for $125 in Columbia, Il

that green couch has been on craigslist for a while now... :)

posted by vaudevillain on February 6th 2009 at 10:25pm
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I grew up with one of those atomic lamps. Still have the base but the shade didn't survive in a family of 6 kids

posted by Sassy in SF on February 6th 2009 at 10:59pm
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Everybody is getting sick of the modern stuff.

posted by chicity1126 on February 7th 2009 at 10:40am
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I kind of keep wondering why noone has bought that green couch with the scalloped edges. I did see those orange chairs - wish I had room for them!

Minneapolis area also gets a lot of victorian style couches for pretty cheap on craigslist. I got mine off there!

posted by sleeping spot on February 9th 2009 at 10:52am
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